Global Shop Solutions
We simplify your manufacturing.™ With AI in mind, Global Shop Solutions ERP software offers all the applications you need to run a leaner, more efficient manufacturing operation. From CRM, inventory management and agile project management, to job costing, scheduling, tracking and efficient quality management, every application you need is right at your fingertips.
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Epicor Connected Process Control
Epicor Connected Process Control offers an intuitive software solution designed to create and manage digital work instructions while maintaining strict process control, effectively minimizing the chances of errors in operations. By integrating IoT devices, it captures comprehensive time studies and detailed process data, including images, at the task level, providing unprecedented real-time visibility and quality oversight. The eFlex system is versatile enough to accommodate countless product variations and thousands of components, catering to both component-based and model-based manufacturers alike. Furthermore, work instructions seamlessly connect to the Bill of Materials, guaranteeing that products are assembled correctly every time, even when modifications occur during production. This advanced system intelligently adapts to variations in models and components, ensuring that only the relevant work instructions for the current build at the station are presented, enhancing efficiency and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process. In this way, Epicor empowers manufacturers to maintain high standards of quality control while adapting to the dynamic nature of production demands.
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Netfabb
Netfabb® software provides a comprehensive set of tools for preparing builds, enhancing designs for additive manufacturing, simulating metal printing techniques, and managing CNC post-processing tasks. It allows users to import models from a wide variety of CAD formats and includes repair functionalities that enable quick resolution of any encountered issues. To ensure that models are production-ready, users can modify attributes such as wall thickness, surface roughness, and other key characteristics. The software also assesses the need for support structures, which can be generated using semi-automated tools to streamline the process. Additionally, it supports the transformation of organic, free-form mesh files into boundary representation models, which can be exported in commonly used formats like STEP, SAT, or IGES for further use in CAD applications. Packing algorithms for both 2D and 3D layouts assist in efficiently organizing parts within the available build volume. Users can generate custom reports that include critical manufacturing and quoting information, and they have the capability to develop tailored build strategies while adjusting toolpath parameters to maximize surface quality, part density, and processing speed. This all-encompassing suite not only simplifies workflows for manufacturers but also significantly enhances overall production efficiency, making it an essential tool in the additive manufacturing landscape. Such features empower users to adopt best practices in their production processes, ultimately leading to higher quality outcomes.
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Digimat-AM
Digimat-AM is a cutting-edge software solution provided by Digimat that offers advanced simulation capabilities specifically designed for the additive manufacturing process, allowing both printer manufacturers and end-users to identify and address potential manufacturing obstacles. In addition to this, it optimizes printing parameters to boost productivity and enhance the performance of the final product before any printing begins. By utilizing numerical simulation, users can drastically decrease the number of trials required, simplifying complex testing into just a few clicks. This robust tool empowers engineers to simulate a variety of processes, such as FFF, FDM, SLS, and CFF, accommodating both unfilled and reinforced materials. It also predicts possible challenges like warpage, residual stresses, and the microstructure that could occur during the printing phase. Moreover, Digimat-AM supports the examination of the interconnected thermal and structural responses in both types of polymers, ensuring that accurate manufacturing settings are established for precise outputs. Ultimately, this groundbreaking solution links the complexities of the printing process with material characteristics and the performance of the finished components, thereby enhancing the overall additive manufacturing workflow. Its comprehensive approach significantly streamlines the preparation process, making it an invaluable asset for engineers and manufacturers alike.
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